Automation Controls Associate Manager

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in Canada seeks a senior engineering and automation professional to drive digital transformation across supply chain projects. You will collaborate with clients to design, validate, and implement advanced automation solutions.

You will lead system specification, architecture, and development, manage cross‑functional teams, and contribute to business development while delivering measurable value.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience using operational technology, digital engineering, advanced networking.
• 10+ years of experience in automation system design, software integration, development, commissioning, validation, and start-up.
• 10+ years of experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS systems (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition) and control system architecture.
• 10+ years of experience with delivery lead experience.
• Demonstrated experience assembling and ensuring transformational solutions and diverse teams for complex program delivery.
• Proven track record of developing trusted client relationships with sales growth from onset of business development, RFPs, orals, client sales/presentations through delivery.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Valid passport and ability to travel within Canada, the US and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the completion of all project requirements, including, but not limited to:
• Participate or lead internal and or customer consultations regarding field of expertise.
• Identify, assess, and solve complex technical problems for area of responsibility, using in-depth analysis of situations or data and incorporating innovative approaches and techniques.
• Develop proposals for business development opportunitiesand present to senior leadership at potential clients. Ability to turn broad program objectives into actionable design initiatives.
• Plan and execute system specification, design, architecture, and development.
• Develop standards, procedures, training manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use.
• Deliver Virtual Commissioning /Emulation, Testing and Simulation
• Maintain and improve client relationships with all engineering disciplines and identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage the project resources and budgets when necessary.

Skills

Operational technology

Automation design

PLC/SCADA/DCS

Delivery leadership

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell

Schneider

Siemens

AVEVA

Ignition

Job description

We are:

Looking to be part of a transformational digital engineering and manufacturing practice? How about an opportunity to help world‑class clients solve their biggest challenges and create products and services that customers love - quickly, efficiently, and sustainably?

We are Accenture's Supply Chain and Engineering reinvention partner. We help organizations reimagine how products are designed, engineered, manufactured, and supported across the enterprise. By combining deep industry experience, data, digital technologies, and AI-driven innovation, we help clients drive greater efficiency, resilience, and business value throughout the product and asset lifecycle.

The work:

• Be responsible for the completion of all project requirements, including, but not limited to:


• Participate or lead internal and or customer consultations regarding field of expertise.


• Identify, assess, and solve complex technical problems for area of responsibility, using in-depth analysis of situations or data and incorporating innovative approaches and techniques.


• Develop proposals for business development opportunitiesand present to senior leadership at potential clients. Ability to turn broad program objectives into actionable design initiatives.


• Plan and execute system specification, design, architecture, and development.


• Develop standards, procedures, training manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use.


• Deliver Virtual Commissioning /Emulation, Testing and Simulation


• Maintain and improve client relationships with all engineering disciplines and identify and develop new business opportunities.


• Manage the project resources and budgets when necessary.

Here’s what you need:

• 10+ years of experience using operational technology, digital engineering, advanced networking.


• 10+ years of experience in automation system design, software integration, development, commissioning, validation, and start-up


• 10+ years of experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS systems (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition) and control system architecture


• 10+ years of experience with delivery lead experience


• Demonstrated experience assembling and ensuring transformational solutions and diverse teams for complex program delivery.


• Proven track record of developing trusted client relationships with sales growth from onset of business development, RFPs, orals, client sales/presentations through delivery.


• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience


• Valid passport and ability to travel within Canada, the US and internationally.

Bonus points if you have:

• Project Management and Business Analyst experience


• Experience in software development using Microsoft tools, GitHub, Azure DevOps, C#, SQL Server, and Python


• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients on a wide range of functional and technical project aspects.


• Mastery of problem analysis and problem-solving techniques


• Proven history of successful project delivery as a self-starter or within a team environment


• General understanding of typical engineering deliverables

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.

It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Hourly Salary Range British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $43.68 to $67.72